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News Fanatec reveal the Gran Tursimo DD Pro sim racing wheel

This week Fanatec revealed the much anticipated Gran Turismo DD Pro Wheel. Essentially the PlayStation version of the Fanatec CSL DD released earlier this year. Of course the DD Pro includes the official Gran Turismo rim, designed in cooperation with Polyphony. This rim featuring a design similar to that of the Thrustmaster wheel, it is […]

News Fanatec blow the doors off with the CSL DD

Fanatec are generally seen as the default name for high end, high quality sim racing hardware. Forging forward with various products over the past decade that bring both automotive manufacturers into the world of sim racing while getting ever closer to the real racing experience. However, the price of entry to that experience has always […]

News Fanatec reveals official WRC steering wheel

WRC 9 has just been released and there is a veritable wave of news that has been hovering around the industry over the past few days. So, in the process of catching up, top of my list was the new CSL Elite Steering Wheel WRC which launched on 3rd Sept in line with the new […]

News Fanatec announce exclusive multi-year agreement with eSports WRC

Earlier this year I was invited to Monaco for the start of the 2020 WRC season and to take part in a rather special invitational WRC Esport event. I confess I hadn’t played WRC 8 for some time and up against Gamermuscle, Super GT and Yannis Greekman, I knew I had my work cut out […]

News Fanatec unveil Xbox One & PC compatible ClubSport Steering Wheel Formula V2

Following on from the recent unveiling of the PlayStation 4 and PC compatible Podium Racing Wheel F1 racing wheel, Fanatec has also lifted the veil on their new Xbox One and PC compatible ClubSport Steering Wheel Formula V2 steering wheel which will release on February 28, 2019, and is available to pre-order now for €349.95. […]

News Fanatec announces range-topping Podium Racing Wheel F1

Fanatec has announced the new flagship model in its force feedback wheel range: the Podium Racing Wheel F1. Compatible for the PC, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro systems, the Podium Racing Wheel F1 is an officially licensed Formula One product, and will be the sole provided wheel for the 2019 F1 Esports Series. The wheel […]

News Fanatec announces McLaren GT3 CSL Elite wheel rim

Fanatec has unveiled its latest addition to the CSL Elite wheel rim range, ahead of its official release in February 2018. Officially called the Fanatec CSL Elite Steering Wheel Mclaren GT3, the new rim is claimed to be an almost-exact reproduction of the wheel used in McLaren's real life GT racing cars. According to Fanatec, […]

News Fanatec reveals PlayStation 4-compatible CSL Elite Racing Wheel

Fanatec has revealed the firm's first officially licensed, PlayStation 4-compatible gaming wheel setup. Named the CSL Elite Racing Wheel, the new product is the first Fanatec item to be officially supported on the PlayStation 4 console since March 2016. Though the motor and power supply are shared with the PC and Xbox One compatible ClubSport […]

News Testing the Fanatec P1 racing wheel on Project CARS

We recently jumped on the Xbox One version of Project CARS to give Fanatec's P1 racing wheel a decent test. We take an open-wheeler for some laps around the fantastic Watkins Glen track and we couldn't help but be impressed with the racing wheel with its satisfying force feedback and premium feel. On the subject […]

News Fanatec release high-end inverted ClubSport V3 pedals

Fanatec has released their very latest high-end PC pedal set so sim racers can dive in to that next level of immersion. The inverted ClubSport V3 pedals are currently retailing for €599.95 on the official Fanatec website. They come with three pedals, the D-shaped clutch and brake pedal pivot points are inverted to the upper […]

News Testing the Fanatec Universal Adapter with a Project CARS session

We test the Fanatec Universal Adapter with a session at the world famous Le Mans track of Circuit de la Sarthe. Pairing the Fanatec Universal Adapter with Project CARS we go for some laps to get a good feel for the hardware. Playing Project CARS is as satisfying as ever and the hardware felt great […]

News Testing the Fanatec CSL Elite with Project CARS

We continue our testing of the Fanatec CSL Elite formula rim with a session of Project CARS on the PC. Using our triple-screen setup we hop into a Formula B car and head for the iconic Italian track of Monza. Racing the Formula B car was very enjoyable and the rim felt nothing short of […]

News Forza Motorsport 7 confirmed by Fanatec, will have better wheel support

With Microsoft's new Project Scorpio console due to be unleashed next year, it seemed inevitable that the next iteration of Forza Motorsport would follow to showcase all those teraflops. Backing up this theory is the series' traditional release schedule, with the track-centric Forza Motorsport and the open world extravaganza Forza Horizon alternating each year. This […]

News Fanatec reveal their new CSL Elite range for Xbox One and PC

Fanatec have revealed their new CSL Elite range of racing peripherals for Xbox One and PC, designed to be a more affordable, mid-range alternative to their high-end ClubSport series which is highly regarded among sim racing enthusiasts. Three products have been revealed in the new CSL Elite series. Headlining the CSL range is the new […]

News Fanatec tease new Xbox One wheel for release next week

Fanatec have released a teaser image for their new Xbox One-compatible wheel due for release next week. Details are sparse, with more information set to be revealed early next week, but you can make out a central LED display along with the traditional Xbox controller face buttons. Whether the wheel will aim for the high-end […]

News Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V3 announced

Fanatec have revealed their latest high-end pedal peripheral: the ClubSport Pedals V3, which are "more advanced than most real car pedal sets". Aesthetically, the ClubSport Pedals V3 is a radical departure from its original incarnation, presented in a striking sci-fi-esque black and red colour scheme. For added authenticity, optional d-shape racing pedal plates can also be […]

News Project CARS causes wheel sales to soar

As with any racing simulator, Project CARS is best played with a wheel such as the Thrustmaster T300. Unsurprisingly, since the release of Project CARS demand for wheel peripherals has soared significantly – particularly on console where wheels aren't as commonplace as PC, with many retailers currently sold out of popular products. German site Computerbase […]

News Fanatec announces Clubsport Universal Hub for Xbox One, new wheel will be a “much lower price point”

Fanatec has announced that their Universal Hub designed for the Clubsport wheel base will be released on Xbox One next month following their recent partnership with Microsoft that will see future racing peripherals from Fanatec released on Xbox One. First released last year on PC, the Universal Hub allows you to attach one of the […]

News Fanatec wheel support coming to PS4, Xbox One and Project CARS

Wheel compatibility has been the subject of continuous contention among racing game fans looking to upgrade to the current crop of consoles. It's been long established that last-gen wheels manufactured by the likes of Logitech and Fanatec will no longer work on PS4 and Xbox One, leaving you with no option other than to upgrade […]

News Fanatec announces licensing agreement with Microsoft

German racing game peripheral maker Fanatec has announced a licensing agreement with Microsoft. According to the official press release, the new deal will guarantee a "broad range of racing wheels" that are suitable for "all kinds of racing styles and budgets" will be made available for the Xbox One console. The release text also revealed […]

News Fanatec Clubsport Wheel Base V2 Revealed for PC and next-gen consoles

Fanatec has revealed the successor to their popular ClubSport Wheel Base. Simply named the Clubsport Wheel Base V2, it features a state of the art brushless servo motor, as widely speculated by the community, along with plenty of other improvements. Despite its familiar appearance, Fanatec boast that there is almost no part that hasn't been replaced or modified. "Our […]

News Fanatec releases Porsche 918 RSR replica wheel rim

Fanatec are still showing no signs of slowing down after their onslaught of product reveals over the past few months with the reveal of yet another new wheel rim. And this one is rather special. The latest addition to to the ever-expanding Fanatec family is the Porsche 918 RSR Wheel rim for the ClubSport Wheel […]

News Fanatec announces Universal Hub: “A revolution in Sim Racing”

Fanatec continue to bombard us with new product reveals. Turns out all those swanky Wheel Rims that we originally perceived to be overpriced were leading up to this: the Universal Hub for the ClubSport Wheel. The Universal Hub allows you to mount any of the six recently-unveiled Wheel Rims to the ClubSport Wheel. Better still, […]

News Fanatec Drift Rim revealed

Fanatec is back with yet another new product reveal, with the announcement of another Wheel Rim for the ClubSport Wheel Base to add to the growing collection, bringing the total of revealed rims to seven over the past week. Continuing the Drift and Rally theme started by the Static Shifter Paddles and Handbrake accessories is […]

News Fanatec ClubSport Static Shifter Paddles & Handbrake announced

Just when you thought Fanatec couldn't possibly make any more new peripheral announcements, here's two more for you. Seems they've exhausted their line-up of wheel rims for now, however, and are focusing their attentions onto the Drift and Rally markets with the unveiling of the ClubSport Static Shifter Paddles and ClubSport Hand Brake. Rallying and drifting demands […]

News Fanatec GT Rim revealed for ClubSport Wheel

Fanatec has continued their slew of Wheel Rim reveals with the announcement of its latest add-on for the ClubSport wheel: the GT Rim. Structurally, this one looks similar to the Flat1 Rim announced earlier this week. Its surrounded by the same modular buttons. What sets the GT Rim apart, however, is that you can mount […]

News Fanatec Flat1 Rim revealed

Another day, another Fanatec ClubSport Wheel Rim reveal. Joining Fantaec's family of ClubSport Wheel rims this time is the Flat1 Rim, which, in this writer's opinion, is one of the snazzier-looking rim add-ons revealed so far. Like the Round1 Rim announced last week, the Flat1 Rim is smaller than some of its brothers, measuring at […]

News Fanatec unveil Round 1 Wheel Rim for ClubSport Wheel

Fanatec has announced yet another new member to the Clubsport Wheel Rim family not long after the birth of the Classic Rim, Formula Carbon Rim and Stock Car Rim. This latest model is called the 'Round 1 Wheel Rim,' a circular, lightweight GT-style rim. At just 270mm in diameter, it's marketed for people who want […]

News Fanatec unveils new ‘Oval Rim’ replica CSW wheel

Fanatec has unveiled yet another wheel accessory for its Club Sport Wheel base, this time inspired by the rims used in stock car racing. With a 350mm diameter, Fanatec's new 'Oval Rim' design is the exact same size as the steering wheels used in current NASCAR races, The Alcantara padding around the wheel rim is […]

News Fanatec announce Formula Carbon Rim

Fanatec is certainly going to town on these high-end peripheral reveals this week. First we had the astranomically-priced ClubSport Wheel Classic Rim. Now we have the announcement of its F1-inspired brother: the Formula Carbon rim. Whereas the Classic Rim was built entirely with premium quality aluminium and leather, the Formula Carbon Rim, as the name suggests, […]

News Fanatec unveils Classic Rim add-on

Remember when Fanatec teased that they were working on an "insanely cool addition" to the ClubSport Wheel Base a few weeks ago? Turns out we were right in predicting it would be another wheel rim add-on accessory. Fanatec has unveiled the swanky Classic Rim for the ClubSport Wheel Base, the latest product in their rich […]

News Fanatec releases new wheel stand & shifter range

Fanatec has released a new range of accessories for its ever-popular range of racing wheels, available to pre-order from the Fanatec online store. The first new addition to the peripheral add-on range is the €89.95 CSL Wheel Stand, an all-metal unit that, Fanatec claims, won't shake when "the strongest" of force feedback wheels are fitted. Other features […]

Reviews Fanatec CSL Seat Review

Price: $299/ €299 Shipping worldwide: Available from Fanatec.de For many racing game fans around the world, a good steering wheel has always been a must-have accessory. Today, more and more sim racers are going one step further by installing a ‘sim rig’ in their home. Many of these gaming seats cost well over $1000, but Fanatec […]